Newly appointed National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko welcomed Nigeria’s victorious scrabble team on Friday, November 8, 2024, celebrating their impressive achievement of clinching the African Scrabble Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. Recognizing their dedication and hard work, Dikko appreciated the team with a personal donation of N2 million. 24-year-old …
Read More »Continental Reinsurance opens entries for 10th Pan-African journalism awards
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Nov. 7, 2024 Continental Reinsurance Plc has opened entries for the 10th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards for 2025. Ms. Elsie Mbera, Group Head, Corporate Communications and Marketing, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Mbera said that the deadline for submission …
Read More »Morocco’s King Mohammed VI counts gains of Green March; Challenges UN, others
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has recounted the gains of the great Green March of November 1975, with a call on the United Nations (UN) to do the needful towards the full recognition of the Sahara as Moroccan territory on the basis of the Autonomy Initiative. In a speech he …
Read More »Ethiopian Airlines’ state-of-the-art A350-1000 fleet arrives Lagos airport
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Nov. 7, 2024 Ethiopian Airline on Thursday raised the bar in terms of comfort, style and aerodynamic innovation with the arrival of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Lagos. Receiving the first commercial flight of the aircraft, the General Manager, Ethiopian Airlines Nigeria, Wondwossen Beyene, …
Read More »Afreximbank President, Prof. Oramah, receives prestigious Mohammed Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at African Energy Week 2024
Cape Town, South Africa 7 November 2024 Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has been awarded the prestigious Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Energy Awards, held on the sidelines of the African Energy Week (AEW) …
Read More »Afreximbank signs landmark deals at African Energy Week 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 6, 2024 The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed multiple landmark deals at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies deal-signing ceremony in Cape Town on Tuesday. Among these was a $100-million revolving back-to-back letter of credit facility for oilfield equipment provider JE Energy Ltd. …
Read More »Morocco 2025: Osimhen, 22 others for Benin, Rwanda
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 6, 2024 The Super Eagles are set to welcome reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen back to the squad for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osimhen, who has been …
Read More »Uzodimma, Egypt’s key authorities on Ports, Health development meet on partnership
Chairman of Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority, Admiral Osama Rabie and his colleague in charge of Unified Medical Support and Technology Office, Babaa El-din Zidane, have met with Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State to seek ways of partnership on ports development and opportunities in the health sector. Governor Uzodimma, who …
Read More »Malawi accedes to the Establishment Agreement for Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the Republic of Malawi’s accession to the FEDA Establishment Agreement. This key milestone reflects the Fund’s growing support across Africa, bringing the total number of participating countries …
Read More »AFCON fallout: Foreign Affairs Ministry reassures citizens in Libya after deportation calls
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured Nigerians in Libya of their safety after Libyan media called for the deportation of Nigerian workers. This call followed a recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board, which penalised the Libya Football Federation (LFF) over security lapses during …
Read More »Chad’s President threatens pullout from MNJTF amid Boko Haram resurgence
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno of the Republic of Chad has signaled a potential withdrawal of Chadian troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in response to a recent Boko Haram attack. In a statement obtained by PRNigeria, President Deby oversees military operations at the Lake Chad border following …
Read More »Morocco’s hospitality sector takes global centre stage as Showcase Summit holds
CASABLANCA, Morocco As Africa’s fastest-growing hospitality market, Morocco, prepares to co-host the FIFA 2030 World Cup with its European neighbours, Portugal and Spain, the country is shining a spotlight on its thriving hospitality market and the initiatives and incentives in place to attract further investment. The inaugural “Morocco Showcase Summit: …
Read More »Alliance for African Multilateral Financial Institutions calls for increased resource mobilization for sustainable development
With the successful implementation of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 depending on Africa’s ability to mobilize adequate and timely financial resources, scaling up efforts in resource mobilization for development and incorporating innovative financing tools is urgent and crucial. This urgency was …
Read More »Nigeria sets January 2025 for $5bn Africa Energy Bank take off
Amb. Nicholas Ella, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Executive Board Member representing Nigeria at the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Nov. 1, 2024 The Federal Government has set Jan. 28, 2025 as the deadline for the operationalisation of the five billion dollars Africa Energy …
Read More »Afreximbank calls for increased collaboration to accelerate Green Energy Transition in Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington D.C., on 26 October 2024, under-scored the need for African nations to strike a balance between short-term development imperatives and long-term climate goals. Under the theme “Saving Lives Today versus Saving the …
Read More »Buratai Initiative awards N2.5m to winners of Literature competition
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Nov. 2, 2024 The TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) has awarded N2.5m to the winners of the 2024 Young Adult Literature competition. The event which took place at the Tukur Buratai Research Centre in Gora, Abuja-Keffi Express-Way attracted dignitaries from the military, literary and Art sectors …
Read More »Morocco hails UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2756; Urges all parties to respect ceasefire
The Kingdom of Morocco has welcomed the overwhelming adoption of Resolution 2756 of the United Nations (UN) Security Council extending the mandate of UN Peacekeeping Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, MINURSO, until October 31, 2025. The Kingdom also joined the UN Security Council to call on all parties …
Read More »Nigerian Pastor honoured in Morocco for returning overpaid funds
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Nov. 1, 2024 Mr. Olusegun Oluleye, a Nigerian pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was honoured at a capacity-building workshop in Morocco for returning an overpayment of 430 Moroccan Dirhams. Oluleye, an employee of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attended the event in …
Read More »CHAN 2025 Qualifier: Eguavoen upbeat about Super Eagles chances against Ghana
The Super Eagles B Team in a training session on Thursday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja ahead of their 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana.(Photo Credit: NAN) By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 1, 2024 Coach Augustine Eguavoen says he is excited about the response from …
Read More »Freestyle Connect Africa 2.0 Champions crowned at CANEX WEEKEND 2024 in Algiers!
ALGIERS, Algeria, October 29, 2024 Feet ‘N’ Tricks International (www.FeetNTricks.com), in collaboration with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) and proudly sponsored by AFREXIMBANK, has successfully concluded the second edition of Freestyle Connect Africa at the CANEX WEEKEND 2024 in Algiers, Algeria. The event, held on October 18th, 2024, at the …
Read More »Flying Eagles crowned 2024 WAFU B U-20 Champions with 2-1 victory over Ghana
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have won the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship, defeating rivals Ghana 2-1 in an exciting final. Led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles controlled the first half, going into the break with a 2-0 lead, thanks to two goals from Remo Stars’ rising star Kparobo …
Read More »CANEX WKND 2024 concludes in Algiers with over US $540 million in deals committed
ALGIERS, Algeria, October 28, 2024 The second edition of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND 2024) has drawn to a close in Algiers, Algeria. The vibrant, four-day event convened 108 exhibitors, 11 masterclasses and close to 4,000 attendees from across 81 countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora …
Read More »Ghana to import petroleum from Dangote Refinery – Official
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Oct. 29, 2024 The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana (NPAG) says it is proposing to import refined petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to boost its energy security and sustain business cooperation with neighbours. Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, NPAG, said this at the 2024 …
Read More »CAF confirms dates for Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON qualifying final games
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Monday, November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Matchday 6 encounter will draw the curtain on the race from Group D for slots at the 35th Africa …
Read More »Afreximbank announces Investment Conference in Kisumu, Kenya to strengthen sub-sovereign participation in intra-African trade
CAIRO, Egypt, October 28, 2024 In a bid to strengthen the role of Africa’s sub-sovereign governments in driving intra-African trade and investment, and the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the County Government of Kisumu and the United …
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